WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – On Tuesday, Hartford Head Volleyball Coach Johan Dulfer announced the 2026 schedule featuring 26 overall matches including 15 home matches inside Chase Arena. 

"This schedule reflects a great chance for us to show how far we've come as a program since January", said Dulfer. "We can't wait to show off the fruits of all of our hard work the past months, both in recruiting and in training!"

The season kicks off on September 2nd with a home match against inner-city rival the University of Saint Joseph at 6:00 PM. The Conference of New England (CNE) slate starts on September 23rd at 6:00 PM in West Hartford against Western New England University. In total the Hawks will have 10 CNE matches as Hartford looks to make its first CNE Playoff appearance and clinch its first conference postseason berth since 2019. Hartford will take on seven non-conference teams from Connecticut in the regular season and will play a total of 20 matches in the Constitution State in 2026. 

2026 University of Hartford Volleyball Schedule
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs University of Saint Joseph
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 (TBD) - at Albertus Magnus College (Albertus Magnus Tri-Match)
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 (TBD) - vs Salem State University (Albertus Magnus Tri-Match)
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 (7:00 PM) - at Regis College
Friday, September 11th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Eastern Connecticut State University
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (11:00 AM) - vs Fitchburg State University (Hartford Tri-Match)
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (3:00 PM) - vs Connecticut College (Hartford Tri-Match)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs SUNY New Paltz
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 (TBD) - at Western Connecticut State University (Western Connecticut State University Tri-Match)
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 (TBD) - vs United States Merchant Marine Academy (Western Connecticut State University Tri-Match)
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Western New England University*
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Wesleyan University
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 (11:00 AM) - vs Amherst College (Hartford Tri-Match)
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 (3:00 PM) - vs Mount Saint Mary College
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 (TBD) - at Suffolk University *
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 (6:00 PM) - at Johnson & Wales College*
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Wentworth Institute of Technology*
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 (TBD) - at Roger Williams University*
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 (2:00 PM) - vs University of New England*
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Nichols College*
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - at Endicott College*
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 (7:00 PM) - at United States Coast Guard Academy
Friday, October 30th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs New York University
Saturday, October 31st, 2026 (4:00 PM) - vs Curry College*
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 (6:00 PM) - vs Framingham State University
Saturday, November 7th, 2026 (TBD) - at Gordon College*

Note – Games designated with * indicates a CNE contest

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This year all home games will be streamed on the CNE Network powered by HUDL, while other game coverage can be found on the 2026 home page. 

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